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Description
Reddit Ads data analysis and reporting via reddit-ads-cli. Use when the user wants to check Reddit ad performance, list campaigns/ad groups/ads, explore subr...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be a straightforward wrapper around a reddit-ads-cli npm tool, but the published metadata omits the credentials the runtime actually needs. Before installing or using it:
- Verify the npm package: check npmjs.org (or the package homepage/repository) and the publisher/maintainer identity; prefer well-known sources.
- Do not reuse high-privilege tokens. Create a read-only OAuth token with the minimum scope needed for reporting and revoke it after use if possible.
- Store credentials in a dedicated, access-controlled location and avoid exposing them in shared shells. If you must use the ~/.config credentials file, inspect its contents and permissions.
- Ask the skill publisher to update the registry metadata to declare the required env vars and primary credential so the required permissions are explicit.
- If you're concerned about running global npm packages, run the CLI in an isolated environment (container or VM) or inspect the package source before installing.
These steps will reduce risk and clarify whether the skill is appropriate for your environment.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reddit-ads-cli
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides documentation and instructions for using 'reddit-ads-cli', a tool designed to interact with the Reddit Ads API for reporting and analysis. It outlines standard installation via npm, credential management (environment variables or local config files), and various read-oriented commands for ad account data. No evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful prompt injection was found; the instructions are consistent with the stated purpose of the tool.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The SKILL.md describes a Reddit Ads CLI and legitimately requires a Reddit OAuth access token and (optionally) client_id/client_secret/username. However, the registry metadata lists no required environment variables or primary credential. That mismatch (declaring no credentials while the runtime docs require secrets) is incoherent and should be fixed by the publisher.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are focused on calling reddit-ads-cli commands and on how to supply credentials (flag, env var, or ~/.config/reddit-ads-cli/credentials.json). The instructions do not attempt to read unrelated system files, but they do reference a specific config path and several environment variables that are not reflected in the skill metadata — the agent could read local credential files or environment variables if available, which is expected for this class of tool but must be declared.
Install Mechanism
There is no automated install spec in the registry (instruction-only), but SKILL.md tells users to run `npm install -g reddit-ads-cli`. Installing a global npm package is a moderate-risk action because the package source and ownership are not provided; the skill itself will not perform the install automatically, but the guidance suggests installing an external package the user should vet.
Credentials
The credentials and env vars named in SKILL.md (REDDIT_ADS_ACCESS_TOKEN, REDDIT_ADS_CLIENT_ID, REDDIT_ADS_CLIENT_SECRET, REDDIT_ADS_USERNAME and a credentials file path) are proportionate to the advertised functionality. However, the registry metadata lists none of these as required and gives no primary credential — this omission creates opacity about what secrets the skill will expect or access.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is instruction-only (no code files, no install performed by the registry) and does not request always:true or other elevated persistent privileges. It does not modify other skills or system-wide settings per the provided content.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reddit-ads-cli - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reddit-ads-cli - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
reddit-ads-cli 1.0.0 — Initial Release
- Introduces Reddit Ads data analysis and reporting via a CLI interface.
- Supports listing accounts, campaigns, ad groups, ads, creatives, custom audiences, pixels, and targeting options.
- Provides performance reporting at account, campaign, ad group, and ad levels.
- Includes authentication setup and troubleshooting guidance.
- Offers workflow examples for campaign analysis and reporting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reddit Ads CLI?
Reddit Ads data analysis and reporting via reddit-ads-cli. Use when the user wants to check Reddit ad performance, list campaigns/ad groups/ads, explore subr... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 87 downloads so far.
How do I install Reddit Ads CLI?
Run "/install reddit-ads-cli" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reddit Ads CLI free?
Yes, Reddit Ads CLI is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reddit Ads CLI support?
Reddit Ads CLI is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reddit Ads CLI?
It is built and maintained by Bin-Huang (@bin-huang); the current version is v1.0.0.
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